Tag: block websites

Freedom makes it very easy to block websites – with the click of a button, you can block any distracting site on your computer, phone, or tablet. With Freedom, you can block categories of websites (Social, Shopping, etc.) or block individual websites – your choice. But what are the right websites to block? We conducted…

The internet is full of information that can help you work more effectively. Unfortunately, instant access to such an overwhelming amount of content can also backfire. What starts as a quick jaunt to your social media feed or favorite website ends with dozens of open tabs – and hours of wasted productivity. We’ve all been…

Why you should block Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram By now, we all know that Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram often steal away our attention and time when we need it most. Often all it takes is a single push notification to send us on an internet rabbit hole that can last minutes, hours, and eventually years. Although spending…

How to Block the Internet When You’re Procrastinating Procrastination. Although it can take many forms the goal is usually the same – to voluntarily delay an important task, despite knowing that we will likely suffer negative consequences for the delay. In order to stop procrastinating, you first have to understand that procrastination is not just…

6 Steps to Block Distractions Across All of Your Devices Digital distraction is perhaps the most persistent and pervasive distraction we face. Not only does it beg for constant attention with beeps, buzzes, and click-bait headlines, but it tends to invade our lives daily through multiple channels. Laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets, wearables – the list…

3 Ways to Use Freedom to Be Productive and Mindful FREEDOM. Maybe you had a friend recommend us, or maybe you read about our Raleigh-Durham startup. You might have seen the occasional tweet “Going dark for the next 3 hours to get some writing done #amwriting @Freedom.” Or maybe your only association with Freedom involves…